Cooper-Young
Early-20th-century homes with numerous styles
With a variety of home styles lining its shaded, tree-lined streets, many built in the 1910s and 1920s, Cooper-Young’s residential side typically ranges from about $200,000 to $350,000. A few properties have also sold for between $400,000 and $500,000. Bungalows are popular, and a wide variance of color choices – along with some murals scattered across the area – give the neighborhood a truly vibrant atmosphere. Some Victorian and Craftsman architecture, along with large porches and stone pillaring, can also be found throughout Cooper-Young.
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Schools in the vicinity
From pre-kindergarten all the way up through fifth grade, students can begin their education at Peabody Elementary School, which receives a grade of C from Niche. Bellevue Middle School also receives a C grade from Niche, hosting grades six through eight, while Central High School is given a C-plus. Central High is also ranked in the top 30 such schools for athletes in the entire state, offering such programs as golf, bowling and basketball to the entire student body. The Shelby County School District, where all three of these educational institutions fall, is also ranked the 10th-best district in the entire state of Tennessee for student-athletes.
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Parks and stadiums nearby
Peabody Park is the only recreational space that falls within Cooper-Young’s boundaries, containing a walking trail, picnic areas, splash pad and playground despite its under-four-acre space. Also on the property is the Raymond Skinner Center, which has an indoor pool for swimming in any weather as well as senior programs. Just east sits Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, home to the Memphis Tigers football team. It’s also the site of the Liberty Bowl, held there each college football season for almost six decades. Glenview Park butts up against the southwest corner of Cooper-Young, spanning 24 acres and providing its visitors the opportunity to clamber on the playground, exchange volleys on its tennis courts or have pickup games on its basketball court and baseball field.
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A wide variety of restaurant fare
Dine on some seafood under the watchful eye of a swordfish at Tsunami, owned by award-winning chef Ben Smith. “It’s a fun area,” Bourell says. “You have to go to the little restaurants, especially Tsunami, which I helped open years ago. Cooper-Young definitely has a friendly vibe and it’s just a place where people want to be.” Just across Cooper Street is Hammer & Ale, offering its patrons beer and bourbon, a full food menu and a patio for good-weather dining. Ashtar Garden Brunch Parlor, open four days a week, is just up the road, while Bar DKDC’s live music and Café Ole’s Mexican food are less than half a mile down Cooper. General necessities can be found at City Market Grocery and The Fresh Market, while retail outlets are a few streets south at the Lamar-Airways Shopping Center.
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Local shops for tomes, tapes and tall tales
Cooper-Young has no shortage of area staples in terms of shops, either. Burkes Books, open since 1875, has new and used books in stock, and connoisseurs can see if they can find rare books for their collections. Check out Goner Records’ stock of sealed and vintage records along with music gear like turntables, or flip through the pages of 901 Comics’ new and used selection. House of Mews dedicates its volunteer staff to cat rescue and providing adoption services. Locals flock to the Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market every weekend to grab some fresh produce and support area vendors, and also to the Cooper-Young Festival; the celebration of art and music is held outdoors every fall and can draw more than 100,000 visitors.
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Main thoroughfares and Memphis connections
William Hudson buses provide public transportation to those in Cooper-Young, while the Memphis area is along a short 20-mile stretch of the southeastern United States’ Route 78. Downtown Memphis is a very short drive, around 15 minutes, from the neighborhood, meaning residents are never far from the city while keeping their residential surroundings about them. U.S. Route 64, which stretches all the way from North Carolina to within a few minutes of the Four Corners Monument in the western United States, makes up the top boundary of the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patricia Richmond-Young
Patricia Richmond-Young
Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury Southaven
(901) 422-8146
186 Total Sales
1 in Cooper-Young
$259,900 Price
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Michelle Shaver
Michelle Shaver
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 464-3556
78 Total Sales
2 in Cooper-Young
$83K - $86K Price Range
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Aubrey Tilson
Aubrey Tilson
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 450-5420
219 Total Sales
2 in Cooper-Young
$88K - $420K Price Range
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Rena Frulla
Rena Frulla
Keller Williams
(901) 979-1562
56 Total Sales
2 in Cooper-Young
$275K - $309K Price Range
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Kimmer Plunk
Kimmer Plunk
Centric Realty LLC
(901) 584-0113
104 Total Sales
3 in Cooper-Young
$259K - $375K Price Range
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Caleb Hall
Caleb Hall
Keller Williams
(901) 295-3396
132 Total Sales
1 in Cooper-Young
$480,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Peabody Park & Raymond Skinner Center
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Williamson Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Glenview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Tobey Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Football
Orange Mound Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Binghampton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cooper-Young | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cooper-Young Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cooper-Young, Memphis sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cooper-Young, Memphis over the last 12 months is $595,000, up 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$574,940
Median Sale Price
$595,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$699,995
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$115,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
180
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
58%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,746
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,615
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,639
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,028
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
670
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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Friday, Aug 84 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$999 - $1,050 per month
- The Flats @ Cooper Young
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 550 Sq Ft
- 999 S Cooper St
- Memphis, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,803
Median Age
39
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,277
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,485
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
58.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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